The Avenue Cookery School
WHERE
London
What it’s like
Hands-on cooking classes in south west London where kids bake, mix mocktails and run their own Bake Off style parties.
This is a cookery school that runs proper kids' classes, not just a soft-play add-on. The Bake Off inspired parties are the obvious pull, all hands-on baking with instructors who work with children rather than just tolerate them. There are mocktail parties too, which is a nice touch if you want a birthday that feels grown-up without any actual alcohol involved, and private 1:1 lessons if your child wants something more focused than a group session.
Classes are pitched at all ages and abilities, so it doesn't sound like you need a confident young chef to get something out of it, though there's no specific age range given, so worth asking when you enquire about a particular class. Dietary needs are properly thought through: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free are all catered for, and you flag it when booking so the kitchen can prepare accordingly.
It's based in south west London, an easy 10 minute walk from Wandsworth Town station or 15 from East Putney tube, with several bus routes passing close by. If you're driving, on-street parking is paid but there's a car park four minutes away, and parking is sometimes free on evenings and Sundays if you catch it right.
Beyond birthdays, they also do school outings and educational cooking experiences.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Kids old enough to handle a kitchen task, all abilities welcome
- Parking
- Paid on-street parking nearby. Paid Riverside West Car Park (4 mins walk)
- Getting there by bus or train
- Wandsworth Town station 10 mins walk
- Parties
- Kids' birthday parties, hen parties, corporate events and private celebrations tailored to group size and budget
- Mocktail parties are an option if you want a birthday that feels a bit more grown-up
- 1:1 private lessons are available for kids who'd rather not join a group class
- Gift vouchers can be put towards any class if you're not sure what to pick
- Evening and Sunday parking is sometimes free, but it depends on availability
Plan your visit
Do you run classes for kids?
Yes, there are public kids' cookery workshops and private events for birthdays and school trips, led by instructors used to working with children.
Can you handle allergies and dietary needs?
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free are all catered for. You flag the requirement when you book so the kitchen can prepare for it.
How do we get there and is there parking?
It's a 10 minute walk from Wandsworth Town station or 15 from East Putney tube, with a few bus routes nearby. Parking is paid on-street or at the Riverside West Car Park four minutes away, though it's sometimes free on evenings and Sundays.
Can we book a birthday party?
Birthday parties are tailored to the group size and budget, along with hen parties and corporate events. Get in touch to talk through options rather than booking a fixed package online.
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